Given the sentence: "The scientist's findings lacked credibility," which strategy would best help you clarify the meaning of "credibility"?

Use the root "cred" and context clues

You come across the word "dynamo" in a science article. How can you use your knowledge of Greek roots to determine its meaning?

By identifying "dynam" as meaning power

A passage describes a character as "restless and lifeless." How can you use the suffix "-ness" to understand the character's state?

By recognizing "-ness" means "state of"

In the sentence, "The orchestra played a philharmonic concert," how can you use the root "phil" to infer the meaning of "philharmonic"?

By knowing "phil" means love, so it relates to a love of music

A student is unsure of the meaning of "forgiveness" in a story. Which strategy would be most effective for determining its meaning?

Break the word into root and suffix and use context clues

You read the sentence: "The incredible journey amazed everyone." How can you use the prefix "in-" and the root "cred" to determine the meaning of "incredible"?

"In-" means not, "cred" means believe, so it means not believable or amazing

"In-" means inside, "cred" means believe, so it means inside belief

"In-" means into, "cred" means create, so it means to create inside

"In-" means not, "cred" means create, so it means not created

A text describes a "dynamic leader." How can you use the root "dynam" and context clues to infer the meaning of "dynamic"?

"Dynam" means power, so the leader is powerful and energetic

"Dynam" means love, so the leader is loving

"Dynam" means wise, so the leader is wise

"Dynam" means nervous, so the leader is anxious

When reading the word "spacious," which strategy would help you determine its meaning?

Analyze the suffix "-ous" and use context clues

A student encounters the word "carelessness" in a passage. How can they use their knowledge of affixes to clarify its meaning?

Recognize "care" as the root and "-less" as without, "-ness" as state of, so it means the state of being without care

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words means "full of life" based on its suffix and root?

Loneliness

Vivacious

Illness

Carelessness

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If someone is described as "philanthropic," what does the root "phil" suggest about this person?

They are powerful

They are wise

They are loving

They are nervous

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word best fits the definition: "the state of being without life"?

Gracious

Lifelessness

Dynamic

Credible

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the word "dynamite" most likely mean, based on the root "dynam"?

A wise person

A musical group

A powerful explosive

A loving act

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If a person is described as "sophisticated," what does the root "soph" suggest about them?

They are full of energy

They are wise or knowledgeable

They are nervous

They are loving

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

If you encounter the word "restlessness" in a text, which part of the word helps you understand its meaning? (choose all that apply)

The prefix "re-"

The root "less"

The suffix "-ness"

The root "rest"

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CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.L.3.4C

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words contains a Greek or Latin root that means "believe"?

Philosophy

Credence

Dynamic

Sophomore

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CCSS.L.4.4B

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.4B

CCSS.L.7.4B

CCSS.L.8.4B

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Exploring Word Meanings and Roots

Which of the following words means "full of life" based on its suffix and root?

If someone is described as "philanthropic," what does the root "phil" suggest about this person?

Which word best fits the definition: "the state of being without life"?

What does the word "dynamite" most likely mean, based on the root "dynam"?

If a person is described as "sophisticated," what does the root "soph" suggest about them?

If you encounter the word "restlessness" in a text, which part of the word helps you understand its meaning? (choose all that apply)

Which of the following words contains a Greek or Latin root that means "believe"?

What does the word "gracious" mean, based on its suffix?

Which word would best describe a person who is "nervous" based on the suffix "-ous"?

A student reads the sentence: "The philosopher shared her ideas about life." Using the root "phil" and "soph," what can the student infer about the philosopher?

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